Dog Walking Jobs in Croydon

Dog walking jobs in Croydon, from Lloyd Park's 114 acres to the Addington Hills heath

Addington Hills holds London's largest expanse of heathland, rising to 140 metres with views across Croydon. Walks in Croydon run £14 to £22 per 30 to 60 minute walk, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£14 to £22
per 30 to 60 minute walk in Croydon
Up to 90%
of every walk kept by the walker
£20,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Croydon

Croydon has a wet maritime climate with rain spread across the year, frosty spells in winter, and short winter days that leave a narrow window of daylight. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and hold their slots through the drizzle keep the regulars that fair-weather walkers lose.

When owners travel

Demand peaks over the summer holidays and across Christmas and New Year, with a second wave on the February, May and October half-terms and the bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking, daycare and drop-in visits carry the commuting week.

Know your Croydon routes

Most bookings cluster Addiscombe to South Croydon. Owners look for walkers who know the local parks and leash rules, and who can turn up on a regular schedule.

Breeds you will meet in Croydon

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Walking in Croydon

Heath, woodland and the Wandle for weekday walks

Selsdon Wood covers 200 acres in Selsdon, owned by the National Trust and managed by Croydon's council. Its paths carry stretches of the London Loop and the Vanguard Way. In Broad Green, Wandle Park has the River Wandle back above ground after 45 years in a culvert. Weekday lunchtime walks in Lloyd Park miss its Saturday parkrun.

Rates in Croydon

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Croydon. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Dog walking

£14 to £22 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£14 to £22 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

£22 to £38 per day

Dog boarding

£32 to £50 per night

House sitting

£40 to £60 per night

Where you can work

Croydon areas you can cover

Selsdon Wood covers 200 acres in Selsdon, owned by the National Trust and managed by Croydon's council.

AddiscombeShirleySouth CroydonThornton HeathSouth NorwoodSelsdon
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Croydon

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protected on every booking

£20,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Dog Walking Jobs in Croydon

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Croydon.

How much do dog walkers earn per walk in Croydon?
Dog walking on Petme in Croydon runs £14 to £22 per 30 to 60 minute walk. You set your own rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is dog walking on Petme a good side income in Croydon?
It works as flexible income alongside a job or studies. You pick your availability and scale bookings up or down, and a compact route around Addiscombe keeps travel time low between walks.
What protection do I get on walks?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including walks, includes £20,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you walk in Addiscombe or Shirley.
Which parts of Croydon can I cover as a dog walker?
You choose your own walking area. In Croydon that can be Addiscombe, Shirley, South Croydon or anywhere else you can reach easily, and you accept only the requests that fit your area and your hours.
Do I choose my own routes and schedule in Croydon?
Yes. You decide where to walk, when, and for how long. No assigned routes, no minimum hours, no shift rosters. You can plan a round through Addiscombe and Shirley and accept or decline each request.
Does the Croydon rain and winter dark slow dog walking demand?
No, and it works in your favour. Dogs in Croydon need walking whatever the weather, and owners look for someone who does not cancel when it is wet or already dark by the school run. Keep a raincoat, a towel and a spare lead, favour lit and sheltered routes from November, and dry paws before handover. Turning up through a British winter is what turns a first booking into a regular.
Which parks suit dog walker jobs in Croydon?
Lloyd Park, Addington Hills and Selsdon Wood give Croydon dog walkers open grass, heath and woodland. In South Norwood, the country park covers 47 hectares near Elmers End station and is a Local Nature Reserve.
Are paid dog walking jobs available in Croydon?
Yes, you can run paid dog walks in Croydon as a self-employed Petme sitter and set your own rate per walk. Payouts reach your bank within 2 business days of each completed booking.
Nearby cities

Dog walking jobs near Croydon

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Set your own rate. £20,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Dog sitting jobs in Croydon

Board dogs overnight, host daycare, and cover drop-ins. A higher-rate service walkers add next.

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See how owners find and book local walkers on Petme. 0% owner fee, Protection Plan on every walk.

Cat sitting jobs in Croydon

Short drop-in visits that slot between walks. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

Become a pet sitter in Croydon

The full local guide for Croydon: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Doggy daycare jobs in Croydon

Run daytime dog care in Croydon while owners work. Set your own day rate and headcount, keep up to 90%.